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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,982.62, 357,598.71 and 202,554.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,982.62, 357,598.71 and 202,554.78 is: 279,684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,982.62 : 357,598.71 = 202,554.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,982.62/357,598.71 = 202,554.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,982.62x = 357,598.71 × 202,554.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,982.62x = 72,433,328,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,433,328,032.33/258,982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,684.13

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